San Mateo, CA → Pueblo, CO · Long-distance move
About 1,138 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,780–$8,610, delivery in 3–7 days, 332 carriers on the San Mateo side and 44 in Pueblo.
Moving from San Mateo to Pueblo is a long-distance move of roughly 1,138 road miles, heading east from California to Colorado.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,780 to $8,610 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 19 min.
On the San Mateo side there are 332 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (93 of them authorized for interstate work), and 44 around Pueblo (20 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Pueblo.
San Mateo has a population of about 103,337 and Pueblo about 110,404. San Mateo is considerably denser (8,732 people per square mile versus 2,019), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Colorado than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,310 | $2,820 | $3,440 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,470 | $4,230 | $5,160 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,780 | $7,050 | $8,610 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,250 | $11,290 | $13,770 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,730 | $15,520 | $18,930 |
$1,620–$2,290
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,040–$2,990
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,780–$8,610
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Legal name: Pacific Coast Container INC
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Legal name: Brandon Elam Trucking LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,310 to $3,440 for a studio, $3,470 to $5,160 for a one-bedroom, $5,780 to $8,610 for a two-bedroom, $9,250 to $13,770 for a three-bedroom and $12,730 to $18,930 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,138 road miles (965 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 19 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from California into Colorado makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,620 to $2,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,040 to $2,990. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the San Mateo–Pueblo corridor.